New Year Eve celebrations

New Zealanders first welcomed the new year Sky fireworks in Auckland's Sky Towers, while in Sydney, Australia, millions of tourists were present at the New Year's reception near the Opera House. For Israelis, it is still several hours ahead.

Palestinian children enjoyed New Year's festivities in Gaza City on December 30.

In Auckland, New Zealand, people had reportedly gathered around Sky Tower to begin the countdown for the new year as firework took over the sky. Australia will be the next country to bid farewell to 2017, making it the first whole continent to do so.

In Japan crowds headed towards Tokyo to celebrate the start of 2018 by releasing hundreds of white balloons into the night sky.

Half an hour later, North Korea heralded 2018 with fireworks and celebration of its missile programme in Pyongyang.

Many cities around the world have stepped up security for New Year's Eve celebrations, especially looking at the major terror attacks around the world.

Screenshots: Android 8.0 Oreo on the Moto X4
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Suspecting deal with North, Seoul seizes ship
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New Mexico State beats Utah State 26-20 in Arizona Bowl
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Dez Bryant Will Reject Request By Cowboys To Take Pay Cut
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Snow and ice warnings in place for Donegal
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Long Beach, California shootings happened in workplace
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